But what does all that have to do with making you happy? Taking the time to figure out how you can help others and then doing just that is a powerful thing. We are social creatures and hardwired to help our community when we make it a daily goal to do just that; it’s an enriching experience.

Yes, part of it is because we’ll be thanked or recognized for what we’re doing, but that’s only a tiny part. Doing good will make you happy even when no one else knows about it. There’s an internal reward built in. We feel good about ourselves. Our self-worth grows, and with it, our self-esteem.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://capriciouslee.com/2022/12/12/finding-you-purpose/